City Public Research Articles

Public works, urban development, common goods

The role taken by public works requires us to use them to address the need to govern the complexity of the contemporary city, focusing its development and physical transformations on shared goals. The combination of urban regeneration and public works finds an outlet in intervention strategies for the quality of public space, public buildings, and architecture of civic value. In order to make public works an opportunity for shared regeneration, planning actions should aim at framing individual works within a broader strategic vision, dealing with the management of services (cultural, educational, social) to involve communities and stakeholders in organising urban enhancement methods. The construction of the ‘public city’ oriented to the common good should constitute a continuous path that allows neither pauses nor retreats. It should activate decision-making and governance processes that enhance citizens’ participation and develop synergies with private subjects, focusing on the social dynamics of the world of work, dwelling and culture.

CORRELATION BETWEEN MATERNAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT STATUS WITH EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING HISTORY

Background: In 2022, the sole lactation coverage rate in Indonesia was recorded at 67.96%. According to the East Java Provincial Health Office, 67.54% of women in the province of East Java were exclusively nursing in 2022. This falls very short of the 80% goal set by the Republic of Indonesia's Ministry of Health in 2020. Infants require breast milk and adequate nutrition to increase their nutrient levels during growth. Exclusive breastfeeding cannot be optimally provided due to various factors such as maternal education history, which influences the mother's limited knowledge about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding maternal employment. These two factors affect the provision of exclusive breastfeeding to infants. Given the foregoing context, the study's goal was to discover how a mother's job description affected her history of exclusive breastfeeding. Method: The study employed a cross-sectional strategy and a quantitative, analytical observational design. Purposive sampling was used to choose 111 participants for the study, who were all mothers with infants between the ages of 6 and 12 months. The study will be carried out in Madiun City's Public health Service Tawangrejo East Java, Indonesia. operational region. This study was conducted from February to April 2024. Data collection utilizes questionnaires. The chi-square test was used to analyze the data. Result: The p-value is 0.03 or less than 0.05, showing that the history of exclusive breastfeeding was significantly correlated with the mother's employment position and educational attainment. Mothers with a history of exclusive breastfeeding have a poor association between their employment status and education, as indicated by their correlation coefficient (R) value of 0.362. Conclusion : there is a relationship between education, employment level, and history of exclusive breastfeeding at the Tawangrejo Community Health Center in Madiun, East Java, Indonesia.

Implementation of Public Service Policy in Agile Government Study at Public Service Mall of Parepare City

The aim of this research is Implementation of Public Service Policy in Agile Government Study at Public Service Mall of Parepare City). The method used in this research is a qualitative research method approach. The focus of research on the Implementation of Public Service Policy in the Agile Government perspective at the Public Service Mall in Parepare City will be focused on two main aspects, namely the implementation process and its impact on service effectiveness. The results of this research show that the Implementation of Public Service Policy from an Agile Government perspective in the Parepare City Public Service Mall towards regulatory changes, community needs, and ever-changing market demands. The Public Service Mall in Parepare City has shown improvements in various aspects of public services, although there are some areas that still need further improvement.

Public City as Network of Networks: A Toolkit for Healthy Neighbourhoods

The distinction between the current urban crisis and that which emerged in the latter half of the last century lies in the rise of environmental concerns linked to the climate crisis, which compound the existing socioeconomic issues. The “new urban question”, in its intersectional sense, necessitates high levels of integration, interdisciplinarity, interscalarity, and iterativity to recompose the physical and socioeconomic components of change. In this regard, the proposed contribution aims to develop a transferable methodology to guide urban regeneration actions that are sustainable from a socio-economic and environmental perspective, capable of leading to the creation of “Healthy Neighbourhoods”. This objective is pursued by the authors through the definition of a toolkit of design parameters to assess the improvement of an urban area before and after the regeneration intervention. Indeed, each proposed parameter affects one or more of the ten indicators used to evaluate the health of a neighbourhood. The proposed methodology will later be tested, in subsequent phases of the research, on the case study of Pietralata (Rome, Italy).

Anthropometric recovery of children 6-59 months with complicated severe acute malnutrition, treated in public hospitals of Sana’a City

Background: The management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in inpatient therapeutic feeding centers (TFCs) is a life-saving intervention for children 6-59 months in Yemen. Aims: To evaluate the anthropometric recovery of children admitted to the TFCs and transferred to complete treatment in outpatient programs (OTPs) of Sana’a City Public Hospitals. Methods: A prospective follow-up study for children admitted to TFCs from September 2023 to April 2024 was conducted. The anthropometry measurements of the Weight-for-Height Z score (WHZ) and Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) were calculated and used to follow the progression in recovery until the discharge from OTPs. Results: Of the total 150 children admitted to TFCs, 48 (32%) were males, and 75 (50%) were aged 6-<12 months; 99 (66%) had both WHZ <-3 and MUAC <11.5); 25 (17%) had WHZ <-3; and 26 (17%) had MUAC<11.5 cm. At the point of transfer from TFCs, 72% (108) were with SAM, and 28% (42/150) with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM). At discharge from OTP, 19% (28/150) were with non-acute malnutrition (NAM); the progression to NAM was among 48% (20/42) and 7% (8/108) of children transferred with MAM and SAM, P value (<0.001). In conclusion, 88% (132/150) of children transferred from TFCs were discharged as cured from OTP, 21% (28/132) of them were anthropometrically recovered, and 79% were prematurely discharged.

Impact of border control measures on public health center operations and staffing at international airports during the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant of concern

Objective Ota City, located in southeastern Tokyo, including Haneda Tokyo International Airport, has numerous scattered lodging facilities. Shortly after the first case of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant was reported abroad, the Japanese government strengthened border control measures, including quarantine procedures and public health official involvement, for incoming travelers. This study aims to propose effective and efficient border control measures to prevent future outbreaks of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.Methods Border control measures implemented between November 2021 and mid-January 2022 were analyzed from three perspectives: chronological changes in government notifications, the situation of in-flight contacts and Omicron cases, and the support system for coronavirus-disease 2019 control department of the Ota City Public Health Center. Additionally, a questionnaire survey was conducted among public health centers with jurisdiction over the top four international airports. This survey aimed to assess the effectiveness of the support system, evaluate cooperation with related organizations, identify common issues faced by public health concerns, and gather suggestions for improvements in future border control measures.Results The definition and treatment of in-flight contacts of Omicron-positive individuals were initially outlined on November 30, 2021, and underwent frequent revisions until January 14, 2022. Between December 1, 2021, and January 12, 2022, only one Omicron case was identified among the 470 tests conducted on in-flight contacts. However, out of 136 additional domestic specimens collected (including 57 positives for genetic analysis), 40 were confirmed Omicron positive. The results of the questionnaire survey across the four public health centers largely mirrored the issues and suggestions identified by Ota City officials. A significant portion of these issues arose from managing temporary non-Japanese residents staying near international airports.Conclusion Border control measures should be implemented to delay the domestic spread of the virus. In this reason, it is crucial to avoid placing an undue burden on public health officials responsible for handling domestic infections. Since response policies and target definitions may need to adapt to unknown pathogens, they may be changed frequently, baffling the officials; however, a system for collecting real-time data from frontline sites and making evidence-based decisions is essential. Additionally, deploying liaisons from national and prefectural governments to focal points of emergency response would strengthen the support system by promoting unified instructions and information sharing.

Salt reduction attempts in workers after specific food service facility guidance provided by a public health center: A case study at a worksite in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

Objective The Kawagoe City Public Health Center implemented a project to reduce salt intake through specific food service facility guidance in workplace cafeterias. Here, we report the study results.Methods The target worksite was company A, with approximately 270 employees, located in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. There were 214 participants (approximately 80%). The project was conducted from November 2019 to November 2021. The long-term goal was to decrease the number of hypertensive cases in the city. Project outcomes included decreased salt intake, urinary sodium/potassium ratio, and average blood pressure. The project aimed to improve the cafeteria menu, focusing on salt reduction by offering Smart Meals® and reducing the salt equivalents in all menus. The project output indicators included reduced amount of salt in cafeteria menu items, increased frequency of cafeteria use, increased positive evaluations of the cafeteria, and increased daily awareness of the need for salt reduction. Spot urine samples, blood pressure measurements, and self-administered questionnaire data were collected during annual physical examinations. The amount of salt in the cafeteria menu was evaluated by receiving monthly data from the food service company to which company A outsourced its cafeteria operations.Results The analysis included 102 individuals with complete data from to 2019-2021. Estimated salt intake (g/day) from spot urine decreased from 10.3±2.1 in 2019 to 9.8±2.4 in 2020 and 9.5±2.0 in 2021 (P=0.003). Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) decreased from 114.7±12.5 in 2019 to 111.7±12.1 in 2020 and 110.6±12.0 in 2021 (P=0.010). Compared to 2019, changes in dietary salt equivalents in cafeteria menus in 2020 and 2021decreased for set meals A and B, curries, and noodles (P<0.001).Conclusion We offered Smart Meals® and reduced salt equivalents in all workplace cafeteria menus. After 1-2 years, employees' salt intake and blood pressure levels were lower. These results provide implications for the implementation of food environment improvements in public health centers and other local government agencies to promote the Health Japan 21 (third term) strategy.

Slipping Through the Cracks: Clinicians' Perspectives on the Gaps in New York City's Public Mental Health System.

Most people who seek mental health treatment cannot access it. Certain groups (e.g., Medicaid enrollees and the uninsured) face particularly severe treatment access barriers along the care continuum. We interviewed 31 clinicians across two studies about their perspectives working in New York City's public mental health system. Because every clinician across both studies reported gaps in the system, we deployed an emergent, "serendipitous finding" approach and qualitatively analyzed the interviews together. Clinicians described three public mental health system gaps. First, many treatment-seekers must wait long periods of time to receive care and some never receive it at all. Second, patients with more serious challenges cannot access longer-term, higher-intensity, or specialized treatment. Third, some patients receiving high-intensity services may benefit from lower-intensity mental health support that is better integrated with medical and social service support. Coordinated and sustained financial investments at every step of the mental healthcare continuum are needed.

Assessing the Level of Spatial Integration of Surabaya City Public Transportation

Assessing the Level of Spatial Integration of Surabaya City Public Transportation

Interactive learning media development in Purwokerto city: cognitive aspects of school basketball

Teachers' learning methods for sports and health are still conventional, such as lectures, discussions, and assignments, but teachers have not yet applied learning using interactive learning technologies, especially in basketball games. The aim of this research is to produce effective interactive learning media to enhance the knowledge of students. The research method used is Research and Development (RnD) using the Borg and Gall model. The subjects in this study included validators, physical education teachers, and grade XI students from all public high schools in Purwokerto City (Public High Schools 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). Data analysis techniques use quantitative descriptive analysis. The product test suffered audio constraints overcome through improvements and showed a score of 86.20%. After improvements, the usage test of 62 students and five teachers showed very high scores, reaching 95.72% of students and 96.40% of teachers. The results of the effectiveness test showed that interactive learning media has a significant influence on students' cognitive abilities. Keywords: Development, Interactive Learning Media, Cognitive Aspects, Basketball

T61 - Utilization of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder for Hospitalized Patients at 6 New York City Public Hospitals With an Addiction Consultation Service

T61 - Utilization of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder for Hospitalized Patients at 6 New York City Public Hospitals With an Addiction Consultation Service

School Heads' Leadership Practices and Administrative Psychological Attributes an the Post-Pandemic Readiness of San Pablo City Public Elementary Schools

School Leaders in the Philippines are confronted with unexpectedly high levels of hardship. The school leaders function is expansive in scope, extremely demanding, and time-sensitive (Riley 2015). Individual psychological traits are distinct aspects of a person that shape their actions and mindset. These traits encompass one's personality, temperament, cognitive abilities, and emotional conditions. Being prepared for school is crucial as it enables teachers to enhance and build upon a child’s abilities, particularly in social interactions. However, today's challenge to achieving school readiness stems from the disruptions caused by the pandemic. This research aims to determine whether public schools in San Pablo City are equipped to handle post-pandemic classes, focusing on factors such as the adequacy of instructional materials, quality of governance and leadership, efficiency of school operations, effectiveness of teacher performance, student engagement, and the level of parental involvement. vii This study is anchored on Distributed leadership by Edwin Hutchins, Hutchins’ theory, a conceptual and analytical approach how the work of leadership takes place distributed leadership is basically shared management and Goal setting theory for Leadership practices which state that for goals to be motivational, they have to be specific and challenging but yet attainable (Locke and Latham, 1990, 2002). The research revealed a strong connection between the leadership practices of school administrators and the school’s preparedness in various areas. These areas include establishing clear goals and expectations, allocating resources to meet these objectives, fostering high-quality teaching, promoting professional development for teachers, and maintaining a secure and organized learning environment. The study brought out that the public schools in San Pablo City elementary are prepared for the post pandemic classes in terms of instructional adequacy, leadership and governance , school operation, teacher performance, learners interest, and parental support. Ultimately, the study identified that the leadership practices and psychological administrative traits of school heads are key indicators of how prepared public schools in the San Pablo City Division are for the "new normal" during the 2022-2023 school year. The participants in this study will include both elementary school principals and teachers from the San Pablo City Division. The elementary schools are composed of 7 district with a total School heads and teachers population of seventy-three (385). To collect the data, the researcher primarily used a self-designed online survey questionnaire.

The Tendency of Press Release Content of Makassar City Public Relations in Reporting Danny Pomanto Activities Outside His Position as Mayor

ABSTRACT Background: The Public Relations of the Makassar City Government not only conveys positive information about the programs and policies of the Makassar City Government, but also monitors and reports on Danny Pomanto's personal activities related to his candidacy for Governor of South Sulawesi in 2024. Purpose: This research aims to analyse the tendency of Makassar City Public Relations Press Release Content in reporting Danny Pomanto's activities outside his position as Mayor of Makassar. Method: The approach used is descriptive qualitative approach with content analysis method. The unit of analysis used in this research is the press release of the Public Relations (City Government) of Makassar City Government starting from the period February 2023 to September 2023. Data analysis uses the Krippendorff method with steps of unititisation, sampling, recording, analysis, inference and data reduction Results: The results showed that the content of press releases made by the Public Relations of Makassar City Government is not only conveying positive information about the programmes and policies of Makassar City Government to the public, but the PR also oversees and reports on Danny Pomanto's activities outside of his position as mayor, including releasing his personal activities as Chair of the Hasanuddin University Alumni Association (IKA) South Sulawesi when visiting several regions in South Sulawesi which have something to do with running as a candidate for Governor of South Sulawesi 2024. Conclusion: The implication of the findings of this research that needs to be underlined is that the public relations of Makassar City Government as a representative of government institutions / agencies should only report on the activities of institutions or leaders of institutions, not to become campaigners for individual leaders of institutions for political purposes. For this reason, public relations must be neutral and not be involved in practical politics, especially ahead of the South Sulawesi Governor election.

Layanan Pengaduan Jalan dan Jembatan Dalam Aplikasi SIMANJA (Sistem Informasi Manajemen Jalan dan Jembatan) Dinas Pekerjaan Umum Kota Tangerang Selatan (Studi Penggunaan Layanan Berbasis Sistem Informasi Manajemen Dalam Aplikasi SIMANJA Dinas Pekerjaan Umum Kota Tangerang Selatan)

The implementation and arrangement of management information systems in government and public service environments can be realized by optimizing the use of information technology which is increasingly developing with current changes. The use of information technology in an organization is a complete and interconnected unit in its work process as a system. The implementation of services based on management information systems or IT has become the standard in implementing IT-based government (E-Gov). SIMANJA is an Android-based application belonging to the South Tangerang City Public Works (PU) Department which functions as a public complaint service. However, in the application of the service, there is still a lot that needs to be improved, and there are still many people in South Tangerang who are still unfamiliar with the application. This research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach. In obtaining data, researchers used in-depth interview techniques. The results of the research are in six theoretical points where overall the South Tangerang City Public Works Department has implemented the six elements of excellent service in the SIMANJA application, although there is still room for improvement, especially in disseminating the application to the public and fast response.

Enhancing Teacher Motivation: Leadership Strategies in Panabo City Public Senior High Schools

Effective school leadership plays a crucial role in addressing challenges, inspiring teachers, and creating an environment conducive to teachers. This study delved into the motivational techniques employed by public school heads in Panabo City. Teacher motivation is pivotal in improving educational outcomes and fostering a positive learning environment. This research employed a qualitative approach focusing on a single case to explore the various motivational techniques and strategies implemented by Public Secondary Senior High School Heads regarding their effectiveness and the challenges encountered in the context of Panabo City. Seven (7) key informants were chosen using a purposive sampling technique and underwent an in-depth interview. The gathered data were analyzed using a thematic analysis. The major themes identified pivots around rewards and recognition, professional development, collaboration, and open communication. The technique's effectiveness is measured through performance metrics, feedback mechanisms, and retention rates. The significant challenges experienced by the school heads include sustainability of motivation, tailoring techniques to different individuals, and requiring sufficient support and resources. On the other hand, the emergent themes in motivational strategies include resource allocation and institutional support, school community building, and an inclusive approach. Implementing motivational strategies successfully entails addressing the limited resources, resistance to change, and ensuring sustainability through continuous monitoring and institutional support. The themes were thoroughly discussed, defined, and reinforced with existing studies and literature. Moreover, the insights emphasized the importance of empathy, consistency, and a long-term vision. Recommendations include strengthening the techniques and strategies utilized, being updated on new trends in motivational strategy and improvement, and addressing challenges. By implementing the implications into practice and ensuring sustained effectiveness, school leaders must seek continuous feedback, establish performance metrics, remain adaptable to changes, and address challenges with flexible, tailored strategies that emphasize consistency, empathy, and understanding. This study has the potential to provide valuable perspectives for policymakers in education, as well as school administrators and teachers seeking to enhance teacher motivation and ultimately improve the quality of education.

Recommendations for Case Learning Based of Local Wisdom Integrated with The Exo Olo Task Learning Model in Implementing The Merdeka Curriculum at Senior High School in Ambon City

Learning in the era of independent curriculum development is an opportunity for educators and education units to improve competence. Active and participatory learning is one of the targets in developing learning to implement the independent curriculum. Case learning is something that can be applied to realize the learning objectives of the independent curriculum. this study aims to provide recommendations for developing learning in the implementation of an independent curriculum in Ambon City Public High School. The integration of the Exo Olo Task learning model developed in local wisdom-based case learning is part of what is developed in this goal. This research was conducted in the form of descriptive qualitative research. In this case, collaboration (cooperation) with several related parties (Stake holders) to develop a local wisdom-based case learning pattern that supports the implementation of an independent curriculum in Ambon City State High School. Data obtained through observations and interviews were analyzed using qualitative research techniques using the mile and huberman method and continued with policy direction analysis through AHP method analysis. Recommendations are given with priority to 1) Increasing the use of local wisdom cases as participatory teaching materials and media, 2) Development of strategies and mastery of educators in preparing lesson plans, 3) socialization of independent curriculum-based learning programs, 4) increasing partnerships in developing learning projects and improving character through the project of strengthening the profile of Pancasila students (P5), 5) educator literacy education through reflection with outputs in the form of scientific papers with a Consistency Ratio of 0.09.

Determinants of Factors Associated with Community Latrine Ownership in The Working Area of Serang City Public Health Center

Determinants of Factors Associated with Community Latrine Ownership in The Working Area of Serang City Public Health Center

Advancing Health Care Equity: A Memory Care Unit in a Large New York City Public Nursing Home

Advancing Health Care Equity: A Memory Care Unit in a Large New York City Public Nursing Home

A Study on Satisfaction of Tamil Nadu Government Free Bus Travel for Women in Madurai City

Abstract: In May 2021, the Tamil Nadu government launched a scheme that made public city and town buses (with certain caveats) free for women. While the rides are completely free (with no restrictions on the number of trips per day or month), the scheme is applicable only on ‘white board’ buses. The white board buses are what are known as Ordinary Bus Routes and represent the most inexpensive category of service that halts at all bus stops on a given route. The state government has provided an annual subsidy of Rs.1,200 crore to state transport undertakings to compensate for the fare box loss due to the scheme. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has extolled the scheme as an ‘economic revolution’, enabling women to join the workforce. In the eyes of many though, free transport remains a political gimmick. It’s not unusual to find citizens who question why travel should be free; and why just for women. A free travel scheme though is not unlike free health services or free education. Some services are so closely linked to ‘public good’, that the cost they incur is easily offset by the good that they achieve. Public transport is one of these. In general, women in India struggle to attain financial independence and a promising career. These challenges are multiplied in the case of women from underprivileged communities as they start with little to no education and a higher dependence on men. Much of this is culturally driven. They are also mostly unemployed; and when they do find employment it is within the unorganized sector, earning low wages. In the majority of Indian families, men tend to have access to the household vehicle, while women generally rely on public transport. Considering that the percentage of women undertaking paid work in India is only 21% while the global average is 47%, mobility becomes a life changing factor that could make or break a woman’s access to work opportunities. On the other hand, women who decide to not work outside the house, still rely on public transport to run errands and manage the household. This again incurs a cost.

Water Infiltration Policy for Urban Flood Management

This research was conducted to determine the implementation of water absorption policies for flood management in urban areas, especially in the city of Cirebon at the Cirebon City Public Works and Spatial Planning (DPUPR) department. The research approach used is normative juridical, conceptualizing law as written norms so that this research emphasizes studies in the form of legislative products, namely those that regulate water absorption such as regional regulation number 38 of 2019 concerning the implementation of groundwater conservation through infiltration wells and infiltration holes. biopore. Policy implementation in flood management by the Cirebon City PUPR Service has included handling floods and puddles as a priority in the Regional Government Work Plan (RKPD) for 2025. For handling urban drainage, the PUPR Service's work target is to reach up to 83% by 2024, and 86% for 2025, and 89% for 2026. One of the strategies taken includes the creation of retention ponds, absorption wells and eco-drainage. However, there are still several obstacles in implementing this policy, such as limited resources and lack of community participation. To overcome these obstacles, efforts need to be made such as increasing the budget, providing adequate human resources, and educating the public about the importance of water absorption. Overall, the implementation of the water absorption policy for flood management in Cirebon City has shown a positive direction. With continued efforts and collaboration from various parties, it is hoped that this policy can be more effective in minimizing the risk of flooding in urban areas.